sculptures of hands

Eliasu Adams takes inspiration from his culture to create a charming key chain full of Ghana's essence. After hand-carving an ebony wood mask, the artisan embellishes his creation with blue recycled glass beads and sese wood details, all joined by a stainless steel ring.

Eliasu Adams draws inspiration from his culture to create a gorgeous key chain full of Ghana's spirit. After hand-carving a traditional ebony wood comb, the artisan embellishes his creation with recycled glass and sese wood beads, all joined by a stainless steel ring.

Ghanaian artisan Eliasu Adams finds inspiration in his culture to create a marvelous key chain full of pride and tradition. After hand-carving an ebony wood charm in the shape of Africa, the artisan embellishes his creation with recycled glass and sese wood beads, all joined by a stainless steel ring.

An awe-inspiring wing motif graces this exquisite pin, an ideal addition to style your hair with glamor and flair. This gorgeous design by Bali's Ayu Ary takes shape through the delicate art of hand-carving horn and bone. Marvel at the resplendent sterling silver accents that complement a scintillating blue topaz gemstone, bestowing a glistening allure upon this must-have accessory.

Glasses of spicy masala chai tea are printed onto the snow white body of this Indian shawl. Aparupa Ghosh utilizes the block printing method, hand-carving the tantalizing beverages into wood blocks and using tones of caramel and beige. A crimson border and dangling fabric tassels complete this attractive cotton shawl.

Glasses of spicy masala chai tea are printed onto the snow white body of this Indian shawl. Aparupa Ghosh utilizes the block printing method, hand-carving the tantalizing beverages into wood blocks and using tones of caramel and beige. An onyx border and dangling fabric tassels complete this attractive cotton shawl.

Over a field of spring green, emerald key motifs are printed onto the body of this remarkable shawl. India's Aparupa Ghosh utilizes the block printing method, hand-carving the designs into wood stamps. Made of cotton, the shawl is completed with a border of pine green and triangular fabric tassels that dangle from each end.

Aparupa Ghosh pays homage to the Japanese paper folding art of origami, stamped over the pastel blue body of this striking shawl. She utilizes the block printing method, hand-carving the designs into wood stamps. Made of cotton, the shawl is completed with a border of lapis and triangular fabric tassels that dangle from each end.

Aparupa Ghosh pays homage to patiala jutti, a traditional type of Indian footwear, stamped over the almond body of this creative shawl. She utilizes the block printing method, hand-carving the designs into wood stamps. Made of cotton, the shawl is completed with a border of russet and triangular fabric tassels that dangle from each end.

This adorable key fob is hand crafted by Claudio Ojeda in Mexico. The panda alebrije is carved from copal wood and painted in black and white and myriad patterns and shapes in pink and purple. The wood figurine adorns a stainless steel key ring. The artisan signs his pieces with the initials "T.C.", which represent his initial "C" preceded by his mother Teresita's initial "T". Claudio learned the art of crafting alebrijes from his mother.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all shouted "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.